Political Beginnings By Jakeadelberg Period: Jan 1, 1789 to Jan 1, 1809 Political Beginnings Jan 14, 1790 Rhode Island Becomes 13th State by ratifying the Constitution Jan 14, 1791 Bill of Rights is Ratified Jan 14, 1791 First Bank of the US is chartered Jan 14, 1792 Washington is reelected Jan 14, 1793 Eli Whittney invents cotton gin Jan 14, 1793 Fugitive Slave Act passed Jan 14, 1794 Whiskey Rebellion Jan 14, 1795 Jay's Treaty Jan 14, 1796 Pickney's Treaty Jan 14, 1796 John Adams is elected President Jan 14, 1797 XYZ Affair Jan 14, 1798 Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions Jan 14, 1799 Washington's Death Jan 14, 1800 Library of Congress founded Jan 14, 1800 Jefferson and Burr tie in the electoral college Jan 14, 1801 Jefferson elected by representatives Jan 14, 1801 Adams' Midnight Appointments Jan 14, 1803 Marbury vs. Madison Jan 14, 1803 Louisiana Purchase Jan 14, 1804 12th Ammendment Ratified Jan 14, 1804 New Jersey Abolishes Slavery Jan 14, 1804 Burr-Hamilton Duel, Hamilton dies Jan 14, 1804 Lewis and Clark begin expidition Jan 14, 1804 Jefferson reelected Jan 14, 1807 Embargo Act of 1807 Jan 14, 1808 US Slave trade ceased with Africa Jan 14, 1808 Madison Elected President Jan 14, 1809 Non-Intercourse Act
